In The Word
Read Romans 5:1-11
Results of Justification
5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
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Walking In The Word
Can anything good come from something bad? Paul
says that it can, and he even says we should rejoice
when trouble comes because it produces the godly traits
of perseverance, character, and hope. James says that
when we let perseverance fully work in our lives, then
we “may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
(James 1:4) We should not cause trouble for ourselves
or others by taking sinful actions or making foolish
decisions. But if trouble by a lack of our own action
should come our way, then know something good can
come from it because “God causes all things to work
together for good to those who love God, to those who
are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
Because you are reading this devotional, you likely
desire for God to help you become a more godly person.
Then realize He often uses difficult situations to help
us grow and become more mature. Even Yahshua,
“Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the
things which He suffered.” (Hebrews 5:8) If our Savior
had to grow in maturity this way, then we must also.
Instead of complaining or despising when difficulty
comes, ask God to give you the strength to handle it
in a godly manner and use it to grow in maturity and
Christlikeness. “Blessed is a man who perseveres under
trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who
love Him.” (James 1:12)